British School of Bahrain
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is a selective, coeducational, independent kindergarten-through-Year 13 school for students between the ages of 3 and 18. The school comprises three sections: the Infants provides for children in Key stage 1, from 3–6 years old; the Juniors for children in Key stage 2, from 7–10 years old, and the Senior School for children from 11–18 years old. The school has a strict non-bullying policy.
| The British School of Bahrain | |
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| School type | Private |
| Established | 1995 |
| Headteacher | Mr. Maguire, Mr. Ridgway, Mr. Howe , Mrs. Gilbert |
| Grades | Nusery to Year 13 |
| Age range | 3 to 18 |
| Accreditation | GCSE, GCE. |
| Website | www |
Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom. The taught academic curriculum forms an important part of the whole school curriculum and the British School of Bahrain follows the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom, with some adaptations to reflect the local historical, cultural and physical features of Bahrain.
School Houses
There are four houses in the BSB to which children are allocated at admission. These houses help foster school spirit and the sense of belonging to a vertical grouping throughout the school from nursery to Year 13.
The houses are: Pegasus, Phoenix, Dragon and Griffin.
Students
On average, there are over 70 nationalities represented each year at BSB. 32% of the student body are at the Infant level, 34% are at the Junior level, and 34% are at the Senior level. The average class size is 26 students.
Facilities
The buildings of the new campus include specialist facilities like science labs, music and art rooms and a drama studio. There are excellent sports facilities including a floodlit astro-turf football pitch, tennis courts and two indoor pools. The school also has a large cafeteria.
Alumni
James Arthur, the 2012 winner of the ninth series of the British musical competition The X Factor was a student at the school for four years.
Summer Bishil, American Actress 2008 nominee for Independent Spirt Award in the best actress category was a student at the school for three years.
Vanessa Williams, winner of Gordon Ramsey's 2010 show Masterchef for making her infamous tabouleh. And two-time national running champion.